IBS & irritable bowel Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and ischemic heart disease are granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.,The Veteran's gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, right leg peripheral neuropathy, and neck arthritis are remanded for further examination and medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, back, left knee, and right knee disabilities, as well as gastroesophageal disorder (GERD) and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), due to missing STRs. The Veteran is also being asked to provide mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on PTSD, epicondylitis of the elbows, left knee strain with meniscal tear, and IBS with GERD are being remanded due to additional VA medical records that have not yet been reviewed by the AOJ.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of IBS and its relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal and sleep apnea conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they require further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal, asbestosis, and respiratory disorders due to incomplete medical records. The Veteran is asked to provide private medical records from his gastroenterologist Dr. R.N., pulmonologist Dr. J.C., and any other relevant providers.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability, GERD, IBS, allergic rhinitis, and headaches have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board denied service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as there was no evidence linking the condition to service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer and irritable bowel syndrome are being remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's right eye disability and bilateral tubal litigation are not service-connected due to dishonorable service.,The Veteran's residual scarring from a C-section is not service-connected due to dishonorable service.,Service connection for a right eye disability, bilateral tubal litigation, and residual scarring secondary to C-section is denied.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disability and left knee disability is remanded for further development.,Service connection for hypertension is remanded for further development.,An initial rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD are remanded for further development.,Total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, back disability, and IBS due to a lack of issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right leg conditions, have resulted in a permanent and total disability that precludes locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) benefits based on this finding.

Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), gastrointestinal disorder disability other than GERD, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) with vertigo and dizziness are remanded.

The appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is dismissed.,Service connection for eczema has been granted, effective February 18, 2022.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal of service connection for left ear hearing loss. Service connection is granted for lumbar spine condition, but the claims for headaches, IBS, a left knee condition, and bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve pain are remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for fibromyalgia and IBS were denied. The Board found that the current schedular ratings adequately reflected her symptoms.,Service connection was granted for sinusitis, but not for headaches.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a sternum disorder, colonic diverticulitis, lumbar spine disability, and tinnitus have been granted. The sternum disorder claim was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. Service connection has been established for the other conditions as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal and gastroesophageal disorders due to inconsistencies in a previous VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence, and a new VA examination is required.